Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Robert Herder visually-hidden on loop for suspension but

on loop for suspension but the Iron Cross has become separated from the mounting on the medal bar

(Cape Colony Cycling Corps)

and is buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery

stating he received two Bulgarian awards (Eagle badge and Military Merit Cross 5th Class with Crown) for his merit during Balkan Campaign

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Robert Herder visually-hidden on loop for suspension butKampfmesser sogenannt Grabendolch). An owner customized trench knife, measuring 27 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 15 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the edges and tip. The reverse of the blade bears a makers mark of ROBERT HEDER, for the Solingen based blade manufacturer, flanked by the firms windmill logo. The blade transitions into a tang which sits